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$164+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Houston

PHL — HOU
Dec 3 — Dec 101
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Houston

Sat 11/1412:36 pm -
1 stop10h 17m
Sun 11/229:14 pm -
2 stops32h 30m
Deal found 11/2$302
Tue 11/32:49 pm -
1 stop24h 05m
Tue 11/108:18 am -
1 stop29h 09m
Deal found 11/2$304
Sun 11/229:54 pm -
1 stop11h 50m
Thu 11/262:48 pm -
2 stops16h 14m
Deal found 11/2$305
Thu 11/127:50 am -
1 stop7h 54m
Sat 11/141:31 pm -
1 stop8h 35m
Deal found 10/30$306
Fri 11/138:30 am -
1 stop23h 53m
Mon 11/168:18 am -
2 stops13h 27m
Deal found 10/30$307
Sun 12/209:07 pm -
1 stop16h 17m
Mon 12/285:03 am -
1 stop7h 02m
Deal found 11/2$308
Mon 12/2810:20 pm -
1 stop10h 37m
Thu 12/314:37 pm -
1 stop6h 41m
Deal found 10/29$309
Sun 11/810:30 am -
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Wed 11/255:26 pm -
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Deal found 11/3$310
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Mon 11/28:18 am -
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Deal found 10/29$311
Thu 11/266:41 am -
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Mon 11/308:19 pm -
1 stop23h 31m
Deal found 11/1$312
Mon 11/237:06 am -
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Mon 11/305:01 am -
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Deal found 11/3$313
Mon 12/2810:20 pm -
1 stop10h 37m
Fri 1/18:52 am -
1 stop5h 44m
Deal found 10/30$314

Find flight deals from Philadelphia to Houston

Round-trip from

$302
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$164
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$410
From Philadelphia to Houston
One-way flight from Philadelphia to Houston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($29 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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PhiladelphiaHouston

PHL Philadelphia - HOU Houston Hobby

PHLHOU

Philadelphia

Thu 11/26

11:15 am-3:40 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$165

PhiladelphiaHouston

PHL Philadelphia - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

PHLIAH

Philadelphia

Wed 11/25

7:53 pm-10:42 pm

Nonstop3h 49m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$180
Quickest round-trip

PhiladelphiaHouston

PHL Philadelphia - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

PHLIAH

Philadelphia

Mon 11/23

8:00 am-10:48 am

Nonstop3h 48m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$180

PhiladelphiaHouston

PHL Philadelphia - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

PHLIAH

Philadelphia

Tue 12/8

8:00 am-10:48 am

Nonstop3h 48m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$180

PhiladelphiaHouston

PHL Philadelphia - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

PHLIAH

Philadelphia

Mon 12/21

8:00 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop3h 59m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$180

PhiladelphiaHouston

PHL Philadelphia - HOU Houston Hobby

PHLHOU

Philadelphia

Thu 12/10

2:45 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$185

PhiladelphiaHouston

PHL Philadelphia - HOU Houston Hobby

PHLHOU

Philadelphia

Thu 12/3

10:35 am-4:29 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$190

PhiladelphiaHouston

PHL Philadelphia - HOU Houston Hobby

PHLHOU

Philadelphia

Thu 11/26

11:10 am-4:39 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$190

PhiladelphiaHouston

PHL Philadelphia - HOU Houston Hobby

PHLHOU

Philadelphia

Thu 12/31

2:55 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$190

PhiladelphiaHouston

PHL Philadelphia - HOU Houston Hobby

PHLHOU

Philadelphia

Sat 12/5

6:10 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$190

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Houston

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Houston from Philadelphia with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Philadelphia to Houston

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Philadelphia to Houston?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Houston (average of $325). Flying from Philadelphia to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $414). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PHL to HOU?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Philadelphia to Houston is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 6% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to Houston?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Philadelphia to Houston flights typically cost between $335 and $518 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $302 on Frontier (Nov 14-Nov 22).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Houston?

The best time to book flights from Philadelphia to Houston is 83 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Philadelphia to Houston?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Philadelphia to Houston flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

The best insider tips for Philadelphia to Houston flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Philadelphia to Houston trip
Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Expert on IAH

Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who has lived in five countries and traveled to over 50, with extensive experience flying around the world. She was born in Colorado, but has spent time flying to both coasts to visit family. She writes regularly for Travel + Leisure, BuzzFeed, and SKI and recently published seven travel journals with Simon & Schuster.

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on PHL

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Philadelphia to Houston to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Philadelphia to Houston?

    Philadelphia (PHL), located 7.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Philadelphia to Houston. 6 airlines have flights from Philadelphia to Houston on a regular basis. Booking flights from Philadelphia to Houston should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Houston per day.

  • How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Houston?

    A quick flight from Philadelphia to Houston can take about 3h 57m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $354. The distance from Philadelphia to Houston is about 1322 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Philadelphia to Houston round-trip?

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Houston, with prices starting at $136. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by JetBlue and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $198 and $238, respectively. These flights start at 62% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Philadelphia to Houston one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for JetBlue. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $75. Users have also found prices from $78 and $134 on Frontier and Southwest, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Philadelphia to Houston that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Philadelphia to Houston flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Philadelphia to Houston?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Philadelphia to Houston.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Philadelphia to Houston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia to Houston by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Philadelphia to Houston?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Houston (average of $325). Flying from Philadelphia to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $414). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Alternative routes for Philadelphia to Houston

Top 6 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Houston

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$136Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$198Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$238Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$257Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$259Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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